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THE LIVING END - a piece of riot from Australia
The Living End is an Australian rock band from
Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 1994. The current lineup consists of Chris
Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals) and Andy Strachan
(drums). The band rose to fame in the late 1990s after the release of their
double A-side single, Second Solution / Prisoner of Society.They have released five studio
albums and one singles compilation in Australia; two of which have reached the
#1 spot on the Australian Album Chart. They have also gained notable success in
the United States and Europe. The band are annually adding to their collection
of Jack Awards, consistently winning awards for Best Drummer, Best Male
Performer, Best Live TV Appearance and Best Band, among others.
The Living End also consider themselves to be a
rock 'n' roll band based on punk ethics, previously citing Iggy Pop, Silhouette
Effect, The Who and The Jam as bands with whom they share the same ideals,
making a social commentary on what's going on around them. They have also been
compared favorably to 1990's punk revivalists Rancid. However, the band do not
consider themselves a punk band, merely a rock 'n' roll band who are influenced
by punk.
In a few words, the guys have their own
unrepeatable charm, energy and atmosphere of social protest mixed with
sometimes quite romantic old-school rockabilly sound and looks. I listen to
them frequently and I do like their clips too!) Here are some videos:
To tell the truth, I've heard 'bout this band before, but I haven't listened to them.. And now, thanx to Alex, I've watched their videos... wow, their songs make one so energized!!! It's not exactly the very kind of music I am taken up with, but still, i don't regret listening to them)))) thanx)) p.s. May he, I'm wrong, but don't you think that they have smth in common with Green Day?
However, the band do not consider themselves a punk band, merely a rock 'n' roll band who are influenced by punk.
Well, of course, this is a matter of self-determination but from my point of view they are at least GREATLY influenced by punk. Their Prisoner Of Society, for instance, is a clear example of the fact they tend to be called more punk then any other style. On the other hand, they've got many compositions that are quite outstanding and have nothing to deal with punk style.
wow, their songs make one so energized!!! It's not exactly the very kind of music I am taken up with, but still, i don't regret listening to them)))) thanx)) 